The Supreme Court is tasked with interpreting the Constitution. How do they do this, and how do the decisions they make impact the lives of ordinary American citizens? The answers to these and other important questions about the role of the Supreme Court are found through accessible text supplemented by detailed sidebars, full-color photographs, and discussion questions designed to strengthen critical-thinking skills. Supreme Court decisions have impacted marriage laws, civil rights, and many other parts of American life throughout the country's history, and understanding these decisions helps readers become more informed citizens.